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Origins of the Leedham surname

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About the Leedhams

We have a total number of 10661 records for people with the last name Leedham.

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Where do most Leedhams live?

In 1921, most Leedhams lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Leedhams

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 9,770 records for the Leedham surname. The oldest one dates back to 1557.

Who were Leedhams most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Leedham first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Leedhams

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Leedhams in 1921
Dressmaker

45

General Servant Domestic

27

Domestic Servant

23

Housekeeper

18

House Servant

16

Common Male occupations for Leedhams in 1921
Farmer

40

Coal Miner

23

General Labourer

22

Joiner

22

Agricultural Labourer

20

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